Volunteer Occoquan
Opportunities to serve your community through the Town of Occoquan and 501(c)3 nonprofits Visit Occoquan and Occoquan Historical Society
why volunteer
Community: Meet your neighbors and forge new friendships with the people who live in and around Occoquan.
Service Hours: students and adults who need school or community services hours are encouraged to volunteer through our various programs!
Givers Gain: Studies show volunteering improves physical and mental health and creates a stronger sense of belonging.
T-Shirts: Maybe you just want an awesome festival t-shirt? That's cool. We're happy to have you on the team!
Learn how you can support our community in areas such as:
→ events
→ environmental clean up
→ gardening
→ historic preservation
→ fundraising
→ board positions
→ marketing/design
→ museum assistance
→ photography
who volunteers
Ages: Several positions are available for kids and teens who wish to serve!
Time: Many of our volunteers help out just once or twice a year, while others wish to serve in more consistant roles.
Accessibility: Many positions can easily accommodate wheelchair users and volunteers with limited mobility.
Talents: Maybe you love engaging with the public or doing something creative. Or maybe you prefer you build displays or pick up trash. There's a little something for everyone!
opportunities
​​Festivals & Events
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RiverFest & Craft Show (June 6-7, 2026)
Fall Arts & Craft Show (Sep 26-27, 2026)
Our two-day festival events draw thousands of people to town and every season we count on volunteerism to help us host these amazing events for the Town of Occoquan. Your help is very much appreciated.
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Shifts vary in hours.
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Hours are available for volunteers of all abilities, ages 15 and up.
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Volunteers will be supplied with a lunch voucher and volunteer t-shirt.
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Help is needed in multiple areas: Shuttle Stop, Vendor Assistance, Information Booth, Set Up, and Flex.
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Town Events
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Volunteers are needed to help set up, take tickets, and assist with our bar & concessions at various events throughout the year in Occoquan, Virginia. Contact the events office at events@occoquanva.gov for more information!
Community
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We frequently have volunteer opportunities for town and community events. Current opportunities include:
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The Town of Occoquan is coordinating periodic clean up, repair, and gardening projects for which volunteers are needed.
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Our tourism non-profit, Visit Occoquan, is seeking volunteer Board members, particularly with fundraising and/or accounting experience, as well as creative roles for photography, marketing, and content creation!
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The Occoquan Historical Society seeks volunteers to assist with the society as a whole but also in the running of the Mill House Museum.
SIGN UP FOR MORE INFORMATION HERE.​​​
